Santa Ana River Jetties

Huntington Beach, California

SELECT DAY

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8:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.3ft waves with long-period 16s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from NE would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
5
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.3
ft
🌊
Swell Height
1.3ft
🌊
Swell Period
16s
💨
Wind Speed
5kt
🌡️
Air Temp
16°C
💨
Wind Gusts
5kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 6s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Santa Ana River Jetties in Orange County is a sheltered river break with dependable surf year-round, performing best when southwest groundswells combine with offshore northeast winds. The break offers both left and right-hand waves, with optimal conditions around low tide. It often gets crowded, and surfers should be cautious of rips, locals, and pollution. Winter, particularly January, provides the most consistent clean and rideable waves, making Santa Ana River Jetties an important spot for surf forecasting.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SW
Wind: NE

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